The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tuesday, July 30, 1996 D7 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Mitchell calls it quits at age 25 The Associated Press he joined the Miami Dolphins two receiver Kevin Williams when he arJohnny Mitchell was ecstatic when Dolphins tight end retires have anything good to say about wide COWBOYS: Troy Aikman didn't weeks ago. playing in Miami as the "perfect situ- "I wouldn't say I got away with it, rived for his first training camp as a Now the tight end, expected to play ation." because I'm here now," said Beasley, Dallas Cowboy. a big role in the Dolphins' offense, A first-round draft pick out of Ne- whom the Jaguars drafted in the third So, either Aikman is softening says he no longer wants to play foot- braska in 1992, he was limited him to round from West Virginia. or third-round draft pick Stepfret Wilball and retired Monday at age 25. 45 catches for 497 yards and five TDs Coughlin wanted him four years liams of Northeast Louisiana is someHe has been bothered since last in 11 starts last season.
ago when he was the head coach at thing special. season by a bad back and as recently The tight end job falls to former In- Boston College and Beasley played de- "I've said it all along, I think the as late last week was suffering from dianapolis and Oakland starter Kerry fensive back and receiver at Valley guy can play," Aikman said. "We chronic back pain. However, a club Cash. The five-year veteran caught 25 Forge Military Academy in Pennsylva- want to reserve a little bit of our enspokesman said that was not the passes and scored two touchdowns for nia.
thusiasm because he is a young reason for the decision. Oakland last season. Beasley was all set to sign with player. But we all think that he's Mitchell becomes the third tight "This is a funny move for every- Coughlin until a cousin persuaded going to do a great job for us." end to leave the Dolphins since Jimmy body," Cash said of Mitchell's unex- him to take a recruiting visit to West The Cowboys need someone to Johnson became coach. pected retirement.
"(Johnson) said Virginia. Coughlin came to Valley at wideout with Pro Bowl I'm going to be the man now. I accept Forge on signing day and went home emerge Johnson cut former All-Pro Eric player Michael Irvin suspended for Green before training camp. Green's the challenge with open arms." empty. the first five of the season after "We made a run at him and games Williams, was re- JAGUARS: Rookie cornerback thought we were in good pleading no contest to cocaine possesbackup, Ronnie leased to make room for Mitchell.
Aaron Beasley stands out in at least Coughlin said. "Typical recruiting shape," sion charges. Mitchell signed with the Dolphins one respect with the Jacksonville Jag- Dallas coaches are hoping the on July 17 as a free agent after play- uars. He may be the only player to tell story. Four years later, Coughlin finally rookie Williams, who has consistently ing his first four NFL seasons with coach Tom Coughlin "no" and get his man.
made tough catches in practices and the New York Jets. Mitchell described away with it. scrimmages, turns out to be a steal. got OBITUARIES Knox County Pearl Louise Harwell Currier, 93, Knoxville. Minnie Carroll Daugherty, 95, Knoxville.
Rodney D. Mase, 34, Knoxville. Rosetta L. Motley, Knoxville. Frances E.
Nations, 73, Knoxville. ville. Ann 1 Fowler Ragsdale, 67, KnoxMarjorie Lonas Rogers, 81, Knoxville. Maureen I. Scholtens, 62, Knoxville.
Lillie Mae Bowen Tate, 85, Knoxville. Edna Thomas, 87, Knoxville. David Mallory Thorpe, 88, Knoxville. E.C. Walker, 71, Knoxville.
Damon Lewis Watson, 24, KnoxCharlotte June Hatmaker Weaver, Knoxville. Area BLAINE: Lenora Emma Davis, 85. CARYVILLE: Coy Crutchfield, 66. CLINTON: Thelmer C. Stephens, CROSSVILLE: Leonard Reid Rogers, of Knoxville.
FRIENDSVILLE: Rosa Coffman Brown, 83. GREENEVILLE: Guy James Underhill, 59. HARRIMAN: Ruth M. Templin. JOHNSON CITY: David Miles, 15.
KODAK: Mary M. Messamore, 56. LOUDON: John Denzil Byrd, 80. LOUDON: Frances Ann Porter, 47. MADISONVILLE: Robert D.
Bruce, 85. OAK RIDGE: Gloria Pauline Harmon, 69. RUTLEDGE: Mabel A. "Hopper" Williams, 79. SEVIERVILLE: Ida Lucille Bailey White, 93.
Outside Area DALLAS, Texas: Edgar L. Pilgrim, 71, formerly of Mascot. FOREST PARK, Emma Shephard Coffman, 94. BROWN, ROSA COFFMAN age 83, of 213 Bonnie C. Curtis Lane, Friendsville, passed away early Monday morning, July 29, 1996, at U.T.
Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Retired from the Gamble Building where she was a custodian. Preceded in husband, W. (Bill) Brown; sisters, Betty Noah; brother, Clyde Coffman; parents, Charlie and Bertha Coffman; stepmother, Mary Coffman.
Survivors: children and spouces, Mary and Gene Hurst of Friendsville, Kay and John Craig of Greenback, J.C. and Sue Coffman of Friendsville, Patsy and Butch Ferguson of Maryville; grandchildren, Nett, Becky and James Coffman, Chuck Hurst, John and Michael Craig, Brian, Allen, and Sandy Ferguson, Jennifer, Tonya, Tony, Lynn, and Tina Hurst; great-grandchildren, Shelia, Charles, Brianna, Andrew, and Holly; sisters, Mary Jo Smallen and Rosice Courier, both of Lenoir City, Lucille Noah of Kansas; brothers, Jake Coffman and Pearly Bivens, both of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Buddy McConkey officiating. Family and friends will meet for graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Friends Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City in charge. BRUCE, ROBERT D.
age 85, of 204 Ridge Road, died Saturday, July 27, 1996, at his home. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Dixie Rogers Bruce; sister, Mrs. Viola Yearwood; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Madisonville, where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m.
Tuesday. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lee Chorn officiating.
Interment in church cemetery with full military honors. Kyker Funeral Home, Madisonville, in charge. BYRD, JOHN DENZIL 80, of 914 Summer Loudon, died Sunday evening, at the home. Retired employee children, Terry Byrd, Alcoa, David Martin- Ridge. Survivors: Steele, Kingston, Sharon Blevins, Loudon, Poinsettia Byrd, Knoxville, John Byrd, Warner Robbins, Issac Byrd, Loudon, Doyle Byrd, Miami, and Daphnie Byrd, Loudon; 12 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; brothers, Bill Byrd, Kingston, Ray Byrd and Eugene Byrd, California; sister, Gladys Hill, Michigan.
Funeral services 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Herman McFaddin officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lawnsville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends p.m. Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home. COFFMAN, EMMA SHEPHERD age 94, of Forest Park, died 2:55 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 1996, at the South Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Ga. Survivors: grandchildren, Charles Brewer, Judy Gregg, both of Atlanta; sisters, Betty Hilton, Alta Campbell, Sally Harrell, all of Washburn, several great-grandchildren, several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Bookwalter Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service and interment. Rev. Wayne Peace officiating.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at Broadway. CRUTCHFIELD, COY age 66, of Caryville, passed away Monday, July 29, 1996, at his home. He was a retired radiographer of Martin Marietta with 36 N-S retiree E.C. Walker is dead E.C.
Walker, a longtime Knoxville NewsSentinel employee, died Monday at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was 71. Mr. Walker worked for The News-Sentinel for 41 years.
He retired in 1987 as a platemaking shift foreman. He was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. He is survived by wife, Juanita E. Walker of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Tana and Carl Riseden of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Janice Walker of Knoxville, Dan and Debbi Walker of Smyrna; six grandchildren; Tucker one great-granddaughter; sister, Barbara of brothe David Walker of Nashville; several nieces and nephews. family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
today at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. There will be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Arlington Baptist Church, East Tennessee Heart Association, The Kidney Foundation. years of service. Veteran of U.S.
Army. He was a member of Caryville Lodge Preceded in death by parents, Hiram and Dollie Byrd Crutchfield; brothers, Jasper Crutchfield and Archie Crutchfield; sister, Omeda Barnes. Survivors: wife of 45 years, Phyllis Byrd Crutchfield, Caryville; son and daughter-in-law, Coy, Jr. and Laurie Crutchfield, Caryville; granddaughter, Amy Michelle Crutchfield, Jacksboro; great-grandson, Brandon Tyler Johnson, Jacksboro; brothers and -law, James F. and Pat Crutchfield, Caryville, Collis and Naomi Crutchfield, Detroit, Ancil and Janice Crutchfield, Bryson City, N.C., Johnny and Dottie Crutchfield, Columbia, S.C.; brother, McKinley Crutchfield, Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Lorene and Charles Knight, Copperas Cove, Texas; sister, Millie Crutchfield, Lake City; Dora Crutchfield, Knoxville, Mary Ruth Crutchfield, 'Caryville; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, July Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Intermeant following in Vasper Cemetery, Caryville. The family will receive friends p.m. Tuesday, at Cox Funeral Home, Lake City.
CURRIER, PEARL LOUISE HARWELL age 93, of Knoxville, passed away early Monday morning, July 29, 1996, at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, R.C. Currier. Survivors: several cousins; special cousins, Thomas and Imogene Chesher, Powell.
Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday for graveside and interment services at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Cameron officiating. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
DAUGHERTY, MINNIE CARROLL age 95, of Knoxville, formerly of New River and City, passed away Monday, July 29, 1996, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mrs. Daugherty had been a resident of Lake City Health Care Center since 1988. Born Nov. 10, 1900, in Anderson County.
She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, New River. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Daugherty; daughters, Alice Loy and Ruth Prewitt; sons, Columbus Daugherty and Jonah Daugherty; parents, Amos and Angeline Brown Carroll. Survivors: grandchildren, Albert Loy and wife, Peggy, Powell, Paul Loy and wife, Gladys, Clinton, Rosie Lee Nixon and husband, George, Chicago, Mason Prewitt, Chicago, eight great-grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Lee Phillips officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Thursday in Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Lake City.
Blaine, died 4:10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 1996, at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Emmett Lewis Davis. Charter member of Lea Springs Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Lovella (Dyer) and Ralph Coleman, Knoxville, Trula Mae and Donald McGinnis, Blaine; sons, Paul W.
Davis, Maryville, Lowell Davis, Knoxville; son and daughter-inlaw, Sherrill and Linda Davis, Blaine; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; sisters, Mary Finchum, Strawberry Plains, Bonnie Vineyard and Pauline McGhee, both of Blaine, Claudine Clevenger and Elaine Gentry, both of Knoxville; brothers, Ruben and Mark Vineyard, both of Blaine, Ernest Vineyard, Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Oscar Garrett and Rev. Freddie Chandler officiating.
and friends will meet 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Lea Springs Cemetery for a.m. graveside service. The family will receive p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Oglewood Avenue at HARMON, GLORIA PAULINE age 69, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Maryville, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Survivors: brother and sister-inlaw, Olin and Mildred Harmon of Lenoir City; sister and brother-in-law, Harriet. and Cecil Hubbard of Alcoa; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, for graveside service and interment, Rev. Eugene Gann officiating.
Friends may call at their convenience, Wednesday until 12 p.m. (noon) at Miller Fu- DAVIS, LENORA EMMA age 85, of tain City, passed away Saturday, July 27, 1996. Member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Employee of Mrs. Winner's Corporation.
Long-time songwriter and musician. He graduated from Central High School in 1980. Preceded in death by grandparents, John William and Velva Mase, and Mamie Knisley. Survivors: wife, Lisa D. Mase; daughter, Wendi Mase; sons, Jeremy, Joshua and Shane Mase; parents, Wayne Mase and Judy Mase; sisters, Lisa M.
Mase, Linda Montgomery and husband, Mike; brother, Brian Mase; niece, Holly Montgomery; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at LynnhurstGreenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 West Adair Drive.
MESSAMORE, MARY M. age 56, of Dumplin Valley Kodak, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 28, 1996, at her home. She attended Spring Hill Baptist Church and Riverview Baptist neral Home, Maryville. MASE, RODNEY D. age 34, of Foun- Church.
Daughter of the late Lon and Strader Messamore. Survivors: sisters, Miss Edith Messamore of Kodak, Dorothy Relford of Kodak, Mrs. Al (Nola) Foust Powell, Mrs. James B. (Bernice) Kerr of Karns; brothers, Jack Messamora, Market, and Don Robert Messamore, Messamore both of Kodak, Edward L.
(Edd) Messamore of Powell. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Farrar Dandridge Chapel with Rev. Ron Jones and Rev. Russell Webster officiating.
Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge. MILES, ANDREW DAVID age 15, 1610 Osceola Street, Johnson City, died Sunday, July 28, 1996.
Survivors include his parents, George and Ann Sweet Miles, Johnson City; one brother, Daniel Brian Miles, Johnson City; paternal grandparents, Tom and Landin Miles, Knoxville; maternal grandmother, Hazel Sweet, Knoxville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services 7 p.m. Thursday from the Central Baptist Johnson City. Burial will follow graveside services 10 a.m. Friday in the Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City.
For those who prefer, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604 or 506 Alexander Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27705. The family will receive friends at the church following funeral services. Arrangements by Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, 423-282-1521.
MOTLEY, ROSETTA! went home to be with Thursday, July 25, 1996. She was born November 28, 1910, in Alabama and leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Edgar W. Motley, formerly of Alabama; nieces, Teresa and April Mills and Alicia Chandler; and devoted friends, Michael Thompson and Belinda Hall. Interment was in New Gray Cemetery with arrangements by. Chapel of Berry Funeral Home.
NATIONS, FRANCES E. age 73, of South Knoxville, formerly of Pickens County, S.C., passed away July 27, 1996, at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and former long -time member of Seven Islands Baptist Church. Member of Acacia Chapter O.E.S. Preceded in death by her husband, James O.V.
Nations, sister, Janet Wheeler. Survivors: son, James Nations, daughter, Linda Nations; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Steve Williamson; grandchildren, Jimmy Nations, Angela Nations, Jason Loveday, Kelley Williamson, all of Knoxville; brother, James Dacus, Liberty, S.C.; brother and sisterin-law, Buddy and Betty Dacus, Liberty, S.C.; devoted friends, Joy Moore, Wanda Crumley and Gladys Johnson; several nieces, nephews and many other friends. Funeral service 8:30 p.m. Monday, Berry Chapel, with Dr. Hollie Miller and Rev.
Clay Mulford officiating. Graveside service and interment 11 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Paul Warren, Herbert Warren, Mike Lett, Tony Lewelling, James Pickens, Robert Smelcher, Jim Seals and Roy Lindsay, Sr. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
PILGRIM, EDGAR L. age 71, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Mascot, passed away Friday, July 26, 1996, at Methodist Hospital of Dallas. Retired from L.T.V. Aircraft of Dallas. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ora Pilgrim; sisters, Kathrine and Leona; brothers, Millard, Bud, Thomas, Jack, and twin brother, Edwin.
Survived by: wife, Mary; daughter, Cindy; grandson, Clay; and great-grandson, Billy, all of Dallas; sister, Gallagher of Bellrose, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Family receives friends in Laurel Lands Funeral Home, Sunday 6-7 p.m. Interment Monday 10 a.m. Laurel Lands Cemetery. PORTER, FRANCES ANN 47, went peacefully into her final sleep, Thursday, July 25, 1996, in her home surrounded by her family.
Frances is survived by her: devoted husband of 29 years, Thomas Lee Porter; their two sons, Anthony Scott and Jason Todd; and three grandchildren, Marley Cole, Dylan Thomas, and Catlin Marie; in addition, Frances is survived by her sister, Janie Waite of Sevierville, two brothers, Joe and Bobby Jones of Alamo, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She graduated from Alamo High School (Alamo, Tenn.) in 1966 and married in December of that same year. She traveled with her husband and boys in the Navy for nine years, until they settled down in Charlottesville, in. 1974. While in Charlottesville, Frances worked as a dental assistant for several years for John Knight and then as an insurance agent for George Norcross.
In 1993, Tom and Frances moved to Loudon, Tenn. where Frances volunteered at the Fort Sanders-Loudon Hospital. Frances fought with cancer for almost eight years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, nanny, and sister. She was also a great friend to many.
This world has lost a wonderful person. Funeral services were held in Alamo, on Saturday, July 27, 1996, where she rests beside her father. RAGSDALE, ANN FOWLER 67, of Knoxville, died Monday, July 29, 1996. She was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, a retired teacher at Bearden High School and McClung Museum Docent, and a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. Survived by: her husband, Lee M.
Ragsdole, sons and daughters-in-law, Lee M. Ragsdale, Ill and Cathie of Charlotte, N.C., Frank W. Ragsdale and Kathleen; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia R. and Scott Poland; daughter, Margaret E. Ragsdale, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Stephanie, Frank, Andrew, and Judi Ragsdale, Amy Ragsdale Dange, and Laura Poland; sister, Mrs.
R.E. (Betty Fowler) Dobelstein of Lake City, brother, Joseph C. Fowler of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance of Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thursday for a 2 p.m. graveside service with The Rev.
Gordon Temple officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. ROGERS, LEONARD REID born the son of Charles Robbert and Cassie Reid Rogers November 19, 1912, in Cordova, died July 27, 1996, at Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tenn.
He had retired from Security Feed Seed served as secretary and manager of the Fair, board member of Baptist Hospital and University of Tennessee Institute of Public Service, and mayor of Knoxville. Mr. Rogers was a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville for 50 years before becoming a member of Fairfield Glade Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Mary Will Webb Rogers; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and C. Jack Reeves of Kansas City, Linda and Rev.
Fred W. Lewis of Sulphur Springs, Texas; grandchildren, S. Shane Lewis and Merrie Shawne Lewis; sisters, Virginia Doocy of Jackson, and Louise Downs of Cordova, brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rogers of Cordova and Mr.
and Mrs. Keith Rogers of Columbia, Tenn. Funeral service 3 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church of Knoxville with Rev. Clarence Jett, Rev.
Douglas Turner and Dr. Jerry Seale officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Deacons of First Baptist Church and Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, fellow board members of Baptist Hospital and Fair. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Fairfield Glade Baptist Building Fund, Peavine Fairfield Glade, TN 38557.
The family will receive friends at the church preceding the service from p.m. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. ROGERS, MARJORIE LONAS age 81, of North Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 29, 1996, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of the Sunrise Church of God.
Preceded in death by husband, George T. Rogers; and Charles two sons, She Luther leaves one Rogers and Rogers. son daughter-in-law, Edward and Leila Rogers; eight grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Rogers; special daughter-inlaw, Sylvia Rogers; special granddaughter, Denise Kagley. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the McCarty Chapel with Rev.
Carl Debus officiating, followed by the interment at New Gray Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Knoxville and formerly of Atlanta, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 1996, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Scholtens; sister, Elvena Jenkins of Bicester, England; brother, Barry Bruff of London, England; daughter and son-in-law, Michael and Jenny Nash of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Rouge Scholtens of Bermuda; daughter and son-inlaw, Martin and Amy Olson of Knoxville; and grandchildren, Logan Nash, Karina Scholtens, and Lucie Olson.
Private services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. STEPHENS, THELMER C. age 80, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996, at Methodist Medical Center.
Retired from the Union Carbide Y-12 Plant. He was a member, deacon, and usher at Clinton First Baptist Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Sherman O. and Martha Haggard Stephens; and former wife, Edna Shoun Stephens.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Jody Stephens of Clinton; daughter, Ann and husband, Ted Buell of Clinton, sons, Larry and wife, Rowena Stephens of Woodstock, and Ron and wife, Jean Stephens of Callaway, eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Claude Stephens of Marietta, J. Oble Stephens of Oak Ridge, Robert Stephens of Brandon, and Esco Stephens of Chattanooga, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, 1996, at the Clinton First Baptist Church, Clinton, Rev. Samuel Dean officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at Bakers Forge Cemetery, LaFollette, Tenn. The family will receive friends p.m. Monday, July 29, 1996, at Clinton First Baptist Church, Clinton, Tenn. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements.
TEMPLIN, RUTH M. of Harriman, departed this vale on July 28, 1996, less than a month before her ninety-second birthday. Born fifth among the seven children of Frank and Stacy Touton Marley. She was reared in the Bluegrass Community and spent all of her adult life in Knoxville. She had most recently been a resident of Drive.
SCHOLTENS, MAUREEN I. age 62, of Johnson Health Care Center in Harriman. She was the widow of George M. Templin and is survived by a few cousins, four generations of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Since there will be no formal reception, it is suggested that those who wish to honor her memory do so by contributions to the charity of their choice or the cemetery fund of West Emory Presbyterian Church which she supported.
Graveside services and interment will be at West Emory Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Roy Stone, a neighbor during her earlier years, officiating. Graveside services are to be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston, in charge of arrangements. TATE, LILLIE MAE BOWEN age 85, of 1701 Crestview Knoxville, entered into eternal rest early Saturday morning, July 27, 1996, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Smith Funeral Home, 123 Water Street, Rutledge, Tennessee 37861. Phone (423) 828-5555. THOMAS, EDNA age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996, at Hillcrest South. Member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband, William Ivor Thomas.
Survivors: daughter, Ruby Thomas Gillespie; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Sue Thomas, Daytona Beach, several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. W. Winton Enloe officiating.
Friends may at their convenience at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. THORPE, DAVID MALLORY age 88, ary Mann Heritage Chapel. UNDERHILL, GUY JAMES age 59, of of South Knoxville, died Friday, July 26, 1996. He was a 43 year member of Church Street United Methodist Church and had retired from the University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Service. He was a native of Fayette County and had received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his master's and doctorate from Harvard University.
During his career Dr. Thorpe held positions from assistant county agent through state supervisor of agents before coming to the university to teach and serve a four year term as group leader of the U.T. agriculture team in Bangalore, India, for USAID. He was preceded in death by brothers, Thurston S. Thorpe and John W.
Thorpe, and is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Jessie Barnes Thorpe; daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Garrett Hults of Arlington, Texas, Dr. Kay and Kenneth Bannon of Gloucester, son, David Barnes Thorpe of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Mallory and Judy Thorpe of Plano, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Gary Hults, Terrence and Kay Hults, Belinda Hults O'Brien, Stephanie Hults Thompkins, Clifton and Carl Bannon, Donna Bannon Peart, Justin Mallory Thorpe, Carmen Thorpe Limke, Ryan Mallory Thorpe and Lacey Thorpe; and seven great-grandchildren, Emily and William Garrett Hults, Neal, Olivia and Dylan Bannon, Zachary and Jeffery Peart. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Church Street United Methodist Church with Rev. William Fowler and Rev.
Cabel W. Trent officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Knoxville, TN 37902. Arrangements by Rose Mortu- Pinto Road, Greeneville, died 3:55 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 1996, at his home. Employee of Mahle, Inc. Member of Cedar Creek F.W.B. Church. Survivors: wife, Shirley Smith Underhill; two daughters and one son-in-law, Amy L.
Blackwell, Lori B. and Dr. Lee Duckworth, Ill; one son, Mark Underhill, all of Greeneville; three stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Howard Mullins of Knoxville, Candy and Rick Keihna of Fredreicksburg, Angie and Mike Palmer of Limestone; seven Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at DoughtyStevens Chapel. Interment 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Rev. Rick Clowers and Pastor Steve Hux officiating. Family will receive friends at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
WALKER, E.C. age 71, of North Knoxville, passed away Monday morning at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was with the Knoxville News-Sentinel for 41 years.
For many years he enjoyed fishing and camping. Survived by wife, Mrs. Juanita E. Walker of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Tana and Carl Riseden of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Janice Walker of Knoxville, Dan and Debbi Walker of Smyrna; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Mrs. Barbara Tucker of Powell; brother, David Walker of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arlington Baptist Church, East Tennessee Heart Association, The Kidney Foundation. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at GentryGriffey Chapel. WEAVER, CHARLOTTE JUNE HATMAKER age 45, of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday afternoon at home.
She was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. An employee of Sun Trust Bank for 22 years. Preceded in death by father, C. F. Hatmaker.
Survivors: mother, Dixie M. Hatmaker; brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Anna Hatmaker; niece, Rebecca Hatmaker; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday at Holly Hills South Chapel, Rev. Harry Mynatt and Rev.
Holly Miller officiating. Family and friends will meet by 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Holly Hills Funeral Home for graveside funeral services at 11 a.m. to be held at Holly Hills Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Eddie Spangler, Joe Doyle, Bill Berrier, James Tucker and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 1996, from the Helton Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Vencent Jones, Rev. Ted Phillips, Rev. Marvin Phillips, and Rev.
Ernest Green officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Dwayne Brabson, Tony Roberts, Alfred Williams, Dwayne Williams, Jessie C. (J.C.) Williams, Joe Downs, Justin McCulley, Randy Roberts. Honorary pallbears will be deacons of Helton Springs Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 30, 1996, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, 123 Water Street, Rutledge, TN 37861. 423 828-5555. Keith Dalton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ivan Smith, Robert Jett and David Bayless. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Holly Hills South, 573-7300. WATSON, DAMON LEWIS age 24, of 1140 Viking Knoxville, born November 14, 1971, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 28, 1996. He was a graduate of Farragut High School.
Survived by father and mother, Charles and Martha Watson; brothers and Danny and Shelia Watson, Darren and Joy Watson; sister, Natalie Watson; childhood friend, Dana Perkins; four nephews; and one niece, all of Knoxville; paternal grandfather, Walter Watson of Clermont, maternal grandmother, Mary Reeves of Calhoun, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Damon was an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 2 p.m. at Weaver Chapel, Rev. Butch Parker officiating.
Interment to follow at Highland West Cemetery. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave. at Cumberland Estates.
WHITE, IDA LUCILLE BAILEY age 93, of Sevierville, died Monday, July 29, 1996. She was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Nell Price. Survivors: children, Mildred Gosnell of Candler, N.C., Helen Thomas of Knoxville, Juanita Trull of Canton, N.C., Bob White of Kodak, Jim White of Strawberry Plains, Barbara Beers of Newport, Marilyn Russell of Knoxville, Daythine Knight of Morristown, 20 grandchildren; 33 great 10 greatchildren; brother, Earl Bailey; sister, Nell Hickman. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Beech Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home. WILLIAMS, MABEL A. (HOPPER) age 79, of Rt 5, Rutledge, passed away at 5:35 a.m.
Monday morning, July 29, 1996, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City, after a lingering illness. She was a faithful member of the Helton Springs Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie N. Williams; infant daughter, Iva Louise Williams; and two sisters, Minnie Brabson and Jessie Morgan. Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and J.W. Roberts of Corryton; daughter, Lillian Aileen Cameron of Rutledge, Mary Francis Williams of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Dale and Darlene Greene of Rutledge; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Zula Foster of Rutledge; several In Memory of EVELYN MAE PAUL GRAVES Born April 21, 1948 Died, July 30, 1992 It's been four years since you went away.
We think of you everyday. Thoughts of your are always at hand. We know you are happy in the promise land. Sadly missed by daddy, brothers and sisters, family and friends. Happy Birthday PHIL Born July 30, 1964 Murdered June 22, 1996 In celebration of Phillip's life we would like to say thank you, thank you all for caring.
Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for those who showed us many acts of love during this sad hour. May God bless each of you. Bishop Bobby J. Moore and The Entire Moore Family.
